Risk Assessment in Health and Safety Management

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What is a legal requirement regarding findings related to hazards and risks?

Revising the job description

Providing personal protective equipment

Implementing practical measures for safety

Recording the findings if there are more than five employees (correct)

What is one of the key elements that should be recorded in a risk assessment?

The worker's schedule

The materials used in the job

The company's financial outlook

The hazards and risks identified (correct)

How can exposure to hazards from materials, machinery, or processes be reduced according to the text?

Reviewing the company's financial records

Replacing the workers with new hires

Providing personal protective equipment

Organizing work to reduce exposure (correct)

What should be updated with any changes made after a risk assessment review?

Risk assessment record Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to provide personal protective equipment according to the text?

To minimize exposure to hazards Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the need for updating a risk assessment record?

Any accidents or near misses Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in a risk assessment process?

Identify the hazards Signup and view all the answers

How are hazards identified in a workplace?

By reviewing accident and ill health records Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a 'hazard' and a 'risk'?

A hazard is potential to cause harm, a risk is the likelihood of harm Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after identifying hazards in a workplace?

Assess the risks associated with each hazard Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to review and update risk assessments periodically?

To ensure control measures are still effective and relevant Signup and view all the answers

What does a risk assessment aim to achieve at the workplace?

Reduce the level of incidents/accidents by managing risks Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of conducting a risk assessment?

To control risks and protect people from harm Signup and view all the answers

When conducting a risk assessment, what should be considered in relation to how people work?

Their working conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key steps in controlling risks after identifying hazards?

Removing the hazards completely Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to look at the controls already in place when assessing risks?

To build upon existing safety measures Signup and view all the answers

In a risk assessment, who needs to carry out the actions required to control risks?

The responsible person based on the assessment Signup and view all the answers

When should action be taken in order to control risks identified in a risk assessment?

As soon as possible after identifying the risks Signup and view all the answers